New York Yankees: 3 bold trade deadline predictions
By Kevin Henry
The New York Yankees head into the days before the August 2 MLB trade deadline as the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 World Series. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t areas where the Yankees can improve.
With that in mind, based on some of the rumors that are circulating and the needs currently possessed by the New York Yankees, here are three bold predictions for the Bronx Bombers as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
3 bold trade deadline predictions for the New York Yankees
First, the Yankees acquire relief pitcher David Robertson
The Yankees and Chicago Cubs made a deal that benefitted New York last season when Anthony Rizzo changed his pinstripes from the Cubs to the Yankees. Another deal this season between the two clubs just makes too much sense, especially with Robertson’s history in New York.
Drafted by the Yankees in the 16th round of the 2006 MLB draft, Robertson appeared in 501 games for New York between 2008 and 2014. He bore the title of successor for Mariano Rivera as Yankees closer and helped the franchise earn their last World Series title in 2009.
Robertson has rediscovered himself this season, posting a 1.83 ERA/3.25 FIP/0.992 WHIP in 35 games covering 39.1 innings for the Cubs. In his time on the mound, opponents have racked up just 20 hits.
With the injury to Michael King and much-publicized struggles of Aroldis Chapman, the Yankees need someone in the bullpen who is not only talented but also very familiar with what it takes to win in the postseason. Robertson matches that description perfectly.